Seven years ago, Hurricane Sandy took the lives and homes of many people, leaving only destruction and tears in its wake. 4 years ago, the Center For Community Action & Research (CCAR) at Pace University organized a trip for…

Gottesman room was filled with fun tunes, energy, and excitement as Pace Setters made their way to participate in Setters Day of Service Saturday morning. Run by the Center for Community Action and Research, Setters Day of Service marked one…

When is it your turn to take a stand; to participate and show support in something that you believe in? I have avoided this question most of my life. Thinking that there was no reason for me to participate in…

Wednesday night, in the Multipurpose Room of the Kessel Student Center on Pace University’s Pleasantville campus, students and faculty alike came together to participate in a discussion on the events that unfolded in Charlottesville, race, and how that affects the…

The Food Bank of Westchester devotes the entire month of September, Hunger Action Month, to raise awareness about the 200,000 residents in the Westchester who are lacking the resources for food. Although the United States is a developed country, we…

For the month of April, students, staff, and faculty members will be pledging to commit to one personal action – either a daily habit or weekly action – to lessen their contributions to climate change or to have a positive…

Each year, Pace University students, faculty, and staff contribute over 87,000 hours of service to their local and global communities through volunteering, service-learning (Civic Engagement and Public Values courses), advocacy, activism, and non-profit internships. Pace’s commitment to service and civic…

What is the PaceU #EverydayActivism challenge? For the month of April, students, staff, and faculty members will be pledging to commit to one personal action – either a daily habit or weekly action – to lessen their contributions to climate…

Sabrina Vasques, Communications Sciences and Disorders ’17 What at first seemed like a lengthy trip has come to a rapid end. This alternative spring break was all about “firsts” for me. I learned valuable skills such as sanding, mudding, and…

Welcome

Welcome to the Center for Community Action and Research blog! This will be a place where you can find information on not only CCAR events at Pace University, but also on ways you can get involved from wherever you are. We will post tips and resources on service and civic engagement and introduce you to the non-profits, faculty, staff, and students that inspire us.